Radiology Technologist - IRCAD North America

Department:

Status:

Benefits Eligible:

Hours Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Per Diem - includes nights and weekends

Pay Range:

Performs technical level radiographic examinations under the direction of the Radiologist. Supervises radiology area assigned by leadership. Services diagnostic radiographic procedures with demonstrated proficiency utilizing radiation safety practices to produce a high-quality examination.

Major Responsibilities  

• Operates all radiographic equipment within the department, including correct and adequate anatomic positioning skills.  

• Performs and/orassists with radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.  

• Checks requisition for physician notes and/or special instructions and consults with Radiologist and/or otherphysicians as necessary.  

• Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse.  

• Confirms patient identification by checking armband andvalidates proof of identity.  

• Records patient medical historypertaining to specificprocedure anddocuments on requisition.  

• Prepares and administers contrast media asrequired.  

• Assures thatprocedure rooms are adequately supplied.  

• Maintains patient medical records including closing orders, fixing exceptions, obtaining STAT readings, and verifyingcorrectexam was sent to Stentor.  

• Coordinates daily activities and clerical duties.  

Minimum Job Requirements 

Education 

Graduateof an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT recognizes in Radiologic Technology. 

Certification / License 

BLSrequired 

WorkExperience 

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities 

Must meet all required elements of competency checklists for advancement level and have 2 years’ experience as Rad Tech I. 

PhysicalRequirementsand WorkingConditions 

Requires strenuous physical effort whileassisting patients from wheelchairs and stretchers. Handles equipment andmonitors supplies. Mayfrequently berequired to stretch, bend, twist, squat or kneelinoperating all Radiographic equipment. Able to use hands for powergripping, speed work and precision during manipulation of radiographic equipment and in the case of injured and/or diseased patients. Vision and hearing for distances of up to 10 feet is necessary. Exposure to various physical conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairsand being near moving equipment. Able to adapt to changes in temperature and humidity. 

PreferredJobRequirements 

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities 

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development anddemonstrates the skills and competencyappropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served. 

DISCLAIMER 

Allresponsibilities and requirements are subject topossible modification toreasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. 

Thisjob description in no way states or implies that these are the onlyresponsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying thisjob or position. Employeesmust follow any other job-related instructions andperform any other job-related duties requested by theirleaders. 

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the namesAdvocate Health Care in Illinois;Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; andAurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, withWake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.